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Easter Sunday Online Asheville Area Services

Lake Junaluska -- The message of Easter is one of hope, and even though we cannot gather in person as a community this Easter at Lake Junaluska, we are committed to doing what we can to share hope and the love of Christ in these uncertain times,” said Ken Howle, executive director of Lake Junaluska.
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Raleigh -- North Carolina Roy Cooper Office Press Release Apr 10, 2020
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of William Jimmy Graham, age 61.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another 257 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in North Carolina, pushing the total number cases in the state above 3,900, health officials in North Carolina said Friday.

Henderson County, NC -- Henderson County Government: The Golden LEAF Foundation, Thread Capital, and other nonprofit leaders throughout the state have partnered with the NC Rural Center to launch a new emergency small business lending program in response to the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19 on North Carolina's entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Haywood County NC -- Haywood Recovery Fund

The Haywood Chamber of Commerce, Haywood Economic Development, Haywood Advancement Foundation and Haywood County Government have all teamed together and formed #HaywoodStrong #HaywoodRecovery fund. This fund will be established through private donations and contributions.

Raleigh-- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 10, 2020: 

COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina 

Waynesville, NC -- The 37th annual Folkmoot International Festival, scheduled for July 18-26, has been cancelled, due to uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina police department has warned residents not to attend drive-in church services during Easter, citing the executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper.